Kenya - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

Our startup is abusiness that embark on zero wast in fashion industry, we upcycle offcuts wich are defined as waste to be burnt, we turn them into unique, affadable and reliable products. Where upcycling meet african creative style and market to the world

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

We design quality and reliable products using jeans, leso, leather and ankara offcuts. We are basrd at muthigacwaiyaki way kiambu county, we sell our pro ducts at phisical stores based at Hotels, Airport , malls and online platforms. Aour products are bags and accesories. We also educte women and youths on upcling to create jobs for them.

01.02 What is the main problem you are trying to solve?

Unemployment Reduce amount of waste that goes to the land fields. We have done research and found that most tsilors throws away offcuts we collect and them and turn them into stunning african products. Open space for learning and being creative in fashion industry. Fanacial independence,_ after selling the products one is able to feed his family and himself well.

01.03 Tell us the major benefits and/or advantages of using the product/service that your startup provides (at least 3).

Our products are reliable, flexible, affodable and fashionable. They are uniqe makes you feel great when you curry.

01.04 Please describe who exactly your startup’s product/service is aimed at serving. Who are the targeted beneficiaries?

Our target customers are individuals and businesses who understand and embrasevafrican fashion style. Who are aged 1yrs to 80yrs and more

01.05 When was your company established?

2022-04-02

01.06 Are you already selling your product/service?

Yes

01.07 How many other owners are there within your startup?

2

01.08 Among the other owners, how many are female?

1

01.09 Please describe the profile of the other owners within your startup (skills, experience, etc.)

They also design bags and accessories and we collect pieces from them. They also use leather and ankara fabric

01.10 If you have a website, a social media page (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin…), or app, please provide the link(s) here:

https://www.instagram.com/nyadhi.designs?igsh=MmE3M3lieGJnazA1

01.11 Which industry best describes your project?

Other: Creativity

02.01.01 My startup contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

We believe that when our startup grow it we will employ more people in thecommunity and it will reduce poverty by our employees will be earning and fees themselves.

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

Employees are emble to buy food for themselves and their loves ones through the money that they earn so they don't go hungry.

02.03.01 My startup contributes to the Good health and well-being goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification for my startup

The money that they earn cater for their hospital bills and take care of themselves well.

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

We take unskilled individuals and teach them our creativity and they earn from it

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

We both employ men and women we believe both are important and deserves to work

02.06.01 My startup contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification for my startup

We use clean water in our workshop to make sure we maintain clean environment for ourselves and our customers. And society.

02.07.01 My startup contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification for my startup

We do upcycling, it saves energy reduce greenhouse gas emisdions which contribute to global climate flactiation. It also reusing existing material crestively.

02.08.01 My startup contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

7 - Strongly Agree

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification for my startup

We make products which we sell and bring us income. Which help us to acjieve full productivev employment ans open safe work environment opportunities for everyone.

02.09.01 My startup contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification for my startup

We always introduce ne ideas and products design that our cudtomers will love and do research on best solutions to solve their problems that will will positive impactvvalue on our products to meet our customers needs and wants.

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

We reduce inequality by serving everyone equal and dedigning products for everyone and alway space of employment and leqrning for every person.

02.11.01 My startup contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification for my startup

Our business is committed to great goals that eill help to build community.

02.12.01 My startup contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification for my startup

Ww produce products and sell which enhances vetter quality of life and we minimsmiss wastage of mattetial.

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

Our startup help in conservation and reduce pollution in the environment, it reduces acidc rain by preventing cloths to be burnt

02.14.01 My startup contributes to the Life below water goal

3

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification for my startup

02.15.01 My startup contributes to the Life on land goal

3

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification for my startup

02.16.01 My startup contributes to the Peace Justice and Strong Institutions goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.16.02 Peace Justice and Strong Institutions- Justification for my startup

We are well informed of justce so we offer safe environment for people and demand pease

02.17.01 My startup contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

3

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification for my startup

06.01 There are a large number of customers who already use a product/service very similar to the product/service we envision creating.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.02 The product/service represents an entirely new type of product/service.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.03 The product/service could be described as a new technology.

5

06.04 The product/service is an improvement on an existing product or service.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.05 The product/service could be described as an extension of a range of products or services.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.06 The product/service responds to a demand or need that has not been satisfied by other products/services.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.07 The product/service is a new version of an old product/service.

1 - Strongly Disagree

06.08 Justification for my startup

We frequently and constanly introduce and dedign new products in the market and to our customers we use pattern that mskes them to be in a dexirable shape and size. We also do research on what costmers need before i troducing them to the market by seeking their opinion fist.

06.09 Competitive Analysis

Our cometitors are Sello Nyags Unlike our competitors our campany proffessionally design and make bags and accessories which are flexible that mskes them eacy to curry dnd use on a daily basis we also

11.05 Are you initiating actions within your community to promote the role of female entrepreneurs?

We mentor and encourage women to be leadears of tomorrow and to encourage them not to be down but feel strong.